You might think that opening a bar in New York City is going to be fun and games. You get to hire cool bartenders, pick out a great wine list, and choose a bunch of trendy microbrews to serve on tap. And that's not to mention how exciting it will be to pick out the sofas, chairs, wall decorations, and other interior-design features. However, it's not all fun and games. There is a lot of bureaucratic stuff that needs to be handled.